God Bless The Grass is the sixth studio album by
Pete Seeger, released on January 17, 1966 by
Columbia Records as CL 2432 (mono) and CS 9232 (stereo). The album cover was designed by
R. O. Blechman.
God Bless The Grass focuses on environmental issues and offers inspiration and admiration for nature, taking its title from the included song written by
Malvina Reynolds. The songs advocate awareness of the environment and appreciation for the splendor of nature. "My Dirty Stream" for example, supports an environmental organization Seeger formed in 1966 called
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater (aka Great Hudson River Revival or Clearwater Festival) that sought to clean up the heavily polluted
Hudson River. The liner notes include a message written by then Supreme Court
Justice William Douglas.[1]